Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate & Graduate Bulletin Program: General Studies, B.G.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

General Studies, B.G.S.

OSRHE Code: 126

Major Code: GSTU

The Bachelor of General Studies provides students with a rigorous alternative to a specialized education in a single discipline. The student will have the flexibility to select two separate disciplines from a variety of fields in Math and Science, Liberal Arts, and Business and Technology. The degree will consist of 18 to 24 hours of the core knowledge in each of the two chosen disciplines, allowing the student the flexibility to pursue their interests as well as prepare for the challenges of work, citizenship, and intellectual life. This general studies degree, in combination with a minor course of study, will provide students with a foundation of knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to succeed in many fields.

**Requires enrollment in Honors program.
***This minor is restricted to GOLD program members.

Note: ENGL 1213/SPCH 1113 satisfies the computerproficiency requirement for this degree.

Required Hours: 120 Credit Hour(s)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
UNIV 1152 - The University Experience 2

Communications: 9 Credit Hour(s)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ENGL 1113 - Composition I 3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II 3
SPCH 1113 - Speech Communication 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 Credit Hour(s)

History: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
HIST 2483 - American History to 1877 3
HIST 2493 - American History since 1877 3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government 3

Social Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ECON 2113 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 2123 - Principles of Microeconomics 3
PSY 1113 - Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC 1113 - Introduction to Sociology 3

Science and Mathematics: 11 Credit Hour(s)

Physical Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
CHEM 1104 - Principles of Chemistry 4
CHEM 1315 - General Chemistry I * 5
GEOL 1014 - Earth Science 4
GEOL 1114 - Physical Geology 4
GEOL 1124 - Physical Geography 4
GEOL 1224 - Historical Geology 4
GEOL 2124 - Astronomy 4
PHYS 1014 - General Physical Science 4
PHYS 1114 - General Physics 4

Biological Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
BIOL 1114 - General Biology 4
BIOL 1134 - Intro to Environmental Science 4
BIOL 1144 - General Cellular Biology 4

Mathematics: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
MATH 1413 - Introduction to Statistics 3
MATH 1423 - Functions and Modeling 3
MATH 1503 - Mathematics for Critical Thinking 3
MATH 1513 - College Algebra 3
MATH 1613 - Trigonometry 3
MATH 1715 - Pre-Calculus 5
MATH 2264 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 4

Humanities: 6 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ART 1113 - Art Appreciation 3
HUM 1113 - Art Appreciation 3
COMM 2413 - Theatre Appreciation 3
HUM 2413 - Theatre Appreciation 3
ENGL 2613 - Introduction to Literature 3
HUM 2113 - Humanities I 3
HUM 2223 - Humanities II 3
HUM 2893 - Cinema 3
MUSC 2573 - Music Appreciation 3
HUM 2573 - Music Appreciation 3
PHIL 1113 - Introduction to Philosophy 3

Global Studies: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
BIOL 3103 - Plants and Civilization 3
BIOL 3203 - Bioethics 3
ECON 3003 - Internatnl Econ Issues & Policies 3
GEOG 2243 - Human Geography 3
GERM 1113 - Beginning German I 3
HIST 2013 - World Civilization I 3
HIST 2023 - World Civilization II 3
HUM 3633 - Comparative Religion 3
LANG 1113 - Foundations of World Languages 3
MGMT 3033 - Conflict Resltn:I’m Always Right! 3
NAMS 1143 - Native Americans of North America 3
NAMS 2503 - Cherokee I 3
PHIL 1313 - Values and Ethics 3
POLS 3053 - International Relations 3
SOC 3213 - Minority Groups 3
SPAN 1113 - Beginning Spanish I 3

Elective: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select three additional hours from the courses listed above and not previously selected.

Program Areas of Concentration: 42-54 Credit Hour(s)

Students must select two of the following university-approved minors from different discipline as their core specialties:

  • Arts 21
  • Art History 18
  • Biology 21-23
  • Broadcasting and New Media 18
  • Business Administration 24
  • Chemistry 20
  • Communication Arts 18
  • Computer Science 19
  • Creative Writing 18
  • Criminal Justice (COP) 24
  • Cybersecurity and Information Assurance 19
  • English 18
  • Environmental Studies 18
  • Esports 18
  • Geography 18
  • Graphic Design 24
  • History 18
  • Honors 18 **
  • Humanities 21
  • International Relations 18
  • Justice Administration 18
  • Military History 18
  • Military Science (GOLD) 24 ***
  • National Security Studies 18
  • Native American Studies 18
  • Nonprofit Administration 18
  • Political Science 18
  • Philosophy 21
  • Psychology 18
  • Public Administration 18
  • Social Entrepreneurship 24
  • Sociology 18
  • Spanish 21
  • Sport Management 18-21
  • Strategic Communication 18
  • Technical Writing 18

Required:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
BGS 3003 - Junior Seminar 3
BGS 4003 - Senior Seminar Capstone 3

Selected Minor: 18-24 Credit Hour(s)

(Students may select a university-approved minor from a different discipline of either of their core specialties).

OR

Selected Electives: 18-24 Credit Hour(s)

(at least nine hours of which must be upper division)

Free Electives: 0-17 Credit Hour(s)

Total Credit Hour(s): 120

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